Category: DIY
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DIY Easter Banner
My daughter Emily made this adorable Easter banner for her apartment. I will try to give the instructions she gave me. I will try to get more specifics but the first thing she did was print the bunny images she found online. She pasted the images onto cardstock and cut them out…
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Spring Decorating is Here!
Winter is gone and spring is finally here. So the first place to make changes is the front door. The front door is the first thing guests see. And let’s face it – the first thing you see when coming home. Make it cheerful and welcoming. For these planters I always use a…
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Spring and Easter Decorating Ideas
Get ready for spring! I do not like the dark days and look forward to turning the clocks ahead and having longer daylight hours. How about you? Here are some photos of some of the spring and Easter ideas I have used over the years. There are other articles if you pull down the blog…
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Before and After Painted Furniture
I love the look of painted furniture. But some of the pieces that you can buy today come from Indonesia and are of inferior quality. The products are poorly constructed and often not even made of real wood. If wood is used on these pieces it often splits, cracks and warps when it comes into…
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Easy Coastal & Beach Decorating Ideas
Decorating your home for summer is easy with some simple tips for getting the coastal look. Seashells, new, old, found or purchased give you an instant coastal look. Try arranging them in a shallow dish, tray or trough so that you can really see the ones that you have and appreciate their God given…
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Ideas for Decorating Shelves
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Take down the books! Who needs paperbacks when you can read everything on your Kindle or Ipad? What can you decorate your bookshelves with that would be prettier than books and…
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Great way to Display Beer & Wine for a Party
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] This charming method for displaying and holding your beer and wine bottles for a party also doubles as a cooler in cold weather! [/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid”…
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Decorating with Vintage Ironstone & Silver
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Mixing vintage white ironstone platters, pitchers, covered casseroles and plates with old silver plate and mercury glass is a beautiful look! [/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=””…
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Best way to display small home decorating accessories
If you like it then You’ll want to put a tray under it! [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Gather your favorite objects or home accessories and put them on a tray to create a fabulous design…
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Using Traditional Furniture in a Modern Home
What do those of us who love traditional American made furniture do when decorating styles change? [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] I love figured mahogany woods and tiger maple, antiques and colonial reproductions. The American made…